# Ep. 2696 The Story of Frank Cornelissen in His Own Words  | Bonus Episode

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Podcast: [Italian Wine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131)
Published: 2026-05-29T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/
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Duration seconds: 3210

## Resource

Welcome to Episode 2596 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Frank Cornelissen shares his personal and professional journey in the world of wine, from his early inspirations and experiences to his path toward becoming a winemaker in the Etna region of Sicily. The conversation also explores his philosophy, career evolution, and deep connection to the unique terroir of Mount Etna. More about today’s guest: Frank Cornelissen is a prominent natural winemaker based on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. Originally from Belgium, he transitioned from a career as a wine broker to establish his estate in 2001. Over the years, he has become one of the most influential voices in the Etna wine movement, known for his low-intervention philosophy and commitment to expressing the purity of Etna’s volcanic terroir. Connect: Website: https://www.frankcornelissen.it/?lang=it Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankcornelissen_winery/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mammajumboshrimp If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI, this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

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